More than a slogan
Our goal is to inspire excellence, motivate learning, uplift the human spirit, build confidence, and spark a lifelong appreciation for the arts. And since our founding, RTKids has taught more than 25,000 students, sharing the joy of musical theater with these young people and their families, educators, and communities.
“We’re rehearsing for life” is more than a slogan at Rosie’s Theater Kids. It’s our driving principle. The students of Rosie’s Theater Kids rehearse to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Rosie’s Theater Kids serves schools and students that need us most, primarily New York City Title I public schools, which are those with the largest percentages of students who are eligible for the Federal Free Lunch Program.
Our experienced, caring, and thoughtful staff and teaching artists provide a thorough, well-rounded performing arts education while also focusing on academic excellence and building good work and study habits.
Through the power of arts education, RTKids prepares its students for a lifetime of success.
RTKids Student Journey
(5th grade)
Lower School
(6th-8th grade)
(8th grade)
Upper School & Arts Plus
(9th-12th grade)
Graduation
(12th grade)
RTKids Student Journey
(5th grade)
Lower School
(6th-8th grade)
(8th grade)
Upper School & Arts Plus
(9th-12th grade)
Graduation
(12th grade)
PS BROADWAY
PS Broadway is our in-school program for fifth graders that introduces them to musical theater and artistic expression. Trained teaching artists and professional musicians lead this semester-long program that includes a weekly one-hour musical theater class, a private concert with a Broadway performer, and a final student performance.
ACTE II
ACTE II is our year-round scholarship program for students in grades 6-12 that takes place at our Maravel Arts Center home and provides outstanding PS Broadway graduates with a transformative performing arts education and personalized academic support.
“The RTKids PS Broadway program has improved student self-confidence and that has carried into the classroom, especially with our English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities. We have witnessed the transformation of our students through this program.”
– Renny Fong, Principal, PS 130
My daughter “developed self-confidence and professionalism and (learned) how to navigate rooms of people from different places. Rosie’s provided help with high school auditions, college tours, SAT prep, and more. Rosie’s family has become a part of Leah’s family and a second home.”
– Viola Varner, Parent